Acclaimed author Karen Hill Anton has produced a masterfully crafted novel that will remain with you long after the final page is turned.
The prized Echigo Joufu cloth for summer kimono — a beautiful collaboration between craftsmen and nature — actually hails from one of Japan's snowiest regions.
In her inspirational memoir, Karen Hill Anton describes how cultures can act as gateways to new human encounters rather than as barriers.
Amid a global chef shortage caused by the sushi boom, sushi schools are breaking with the apprenticeship tradition to offer intensive courses.
HOSOO opened its first international showroom in Milan, showing the world that tradition and innovation are complementary forces that give rise to masterpieces.
Yamagata is a perfect gateway to the authentic Japan. Many of its age-old mountains and remote onsen ryokans have been largely untouched by mainstream tourism.
Who knew yokai could be such fun playmates for kids? Kitaro Hiroba in Chofu, Tokyo is not your ordinary Japanese playground.
Yamecha is the perfect blend of umami and sweetness. As consumers shift to non-alcoholic drinks, high-end green tea could become the next big thing on the...
Takano is pioneering a more inclusive approach for Japanese and foreign students at the American School in Japan and is one of the inspiring women in...
Families display hina dolls to bless their daughters on hinamatsuri. But Saitama could be blessing the entire prefecture with a huge 30-foot tower of dolls.
Innovative women are finding ways to transform education in Japan, inviting stronger connections to the wider, global community.
On Coming of Age Day, Kyoto hosts a national archery competition for new adults. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience as all participants must be 20 years...
